1.
to wrap up, to envelop, to enfold
To completely wrap or enclose something, surrounding it entirely. Used both literally (wrapping an object) and figuratively (enveloping someone in warmth, kindness, or atmosphere).
毛布で体を包み込んだ。
I wrapped my body up in a blanket.
母が子どもを優しく包み込んだ。
The mother gently enfolded her child.
山の上は霧に包み込まれて何も見えなかった。
The mountaintop was enveloped in fog and nothing was visible.
Compound of 包む (to wrap) + 込む (into). The 込む suffix adds the nuance of wrapping thoroughly and completely, surrounding something on all sides. Frequently used in figurative/poetic descriptions.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜で包み込む (to envelop with/in ~)
- 〜に包み込まれる (to be enveloped in ~)
- 優しく包み込む (to gently envelop)
- 光に包み込まれる (to be bathed in light)